Controlled Burns: 35th FW Firefighters Tackle Live Flames

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  • By Airman Hannah Bench
  • 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Firefighters spray burning F-16 fire trainer.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Noah Crowe, right, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Enoch Ko, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighters, put out a fire on a simulated aircraft as part of a controlled burns exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2025. Hands-on training strengthens the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to rapidly neutralize fire threats, ensuring mission-critical assets and personnel remain protected and ready to project airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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Firefighters spray burning F-16 fire trainer.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Noah Crowe, right, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Enoch Ko, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighters, put out a fire on a simulated aircraft as part of a controlled burns exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2025. Hands-on training strengthens the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to rapidly neutralize fire threats, ensuring mission-critical assets and personnel remain protected and ready to project airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Firefighters prepare to spray burning aircraft.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department prepare to spray a burning simulated aircraft during a controlled burns exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2025. Preparing to engage a live fire hones the 35th Fighter Wing’s rapid-response capability, reinforcing its commitment to protecting mission-essential resources and maintaining full-spectrum readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Firefighters spray burning F-16 fire trainer.

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U.S. Air Force Airman Acosta Penalo, left and Keisuke Kawamura, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighters, spray a burning simulated aircraft during a controlled burns exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2025. Engaging directly with live-fire scenarios enhances the 35th Fighter Wing’s operational resilience by refining their emergency response capabilities, ensuring rapid containment of fire threats to protect mission-critical assets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Firefighters watch the flames of an F-16 fire trainer.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Fauconier, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighter, watches flames on a simulated aircraft during a controlled burns exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2025. Precise observational skills sharpen the 35th Fighter Wing’s emergency response capabilities, supporting its mission to safeguard personnel and assets for uninterrupted air combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Water reflection of a firefighter spraying an F-16 fire trainer.

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Keisuke Kawamura, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighter, sprays a burning simulated aircraft during a controlled burns exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2025. Critical training reinforces the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission readiness by ensuring fire department personnel are fully prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, safeguarding operational capabilities and the installation’s strategic assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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